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Salthawk Boys Soccer to Hold Alumni Scrimmage Ahead of 2025 Season

Sunday, July 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson High School Boys Soccer team will hold a day of scrimmages Sat., Aug. 23 at the Salthawk Sports Complex, wrapped up by an alumni scrimmage.The event will begin with a JV scrimmage, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. and last... Read More.

K-State Women’s Basketball Adds Belgian Player Claessens for 2025-26 Season

Friday, July 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added an international talent to the 2025-26 roster, as Nastja Claessens from Belgium has signed with the Wildcats.A forward, Claessens most recently helped the Belgian Senior National Team win the 2025 FIBA Women's... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Lands International Guard Nginyu Ngala

Friday, July 25

By Michael Swain - 247 SportsLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Bill Self said Kansas was still looking for one more player when he met with reporters on Monday. Well, on Friday, KU landed a new commitment from an international player. Nginyu Ngala is headed to KU, his... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas Falls in North Platte in Blowout Fashion

Friday, July 25

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - The KC Iola Hormigas fell on the road against the North Platte '80s in blowout fashion Thurs., July 24, losing 25-2.12 of the 25 runs for North Platte happened in the fifth inning, but the team was already leading 8-0... Read More.

Barton Athletics Receives Partnership with The University of Kansas Health System

Friday, July 25

*Story courtesy of Regan Reif, Strategic Marketing Program Manager - The University of Kansas Health SystemGREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - As announced today by the University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend, partnership... Read More.

Sterling College Announces Leadership Transition in Athletics, Strategic Engagement

Friday, July 25

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College is proud to announce a strategic leadership transition within its executive team. Scott Downing, class of 1979, has been appointed to a new role as Vice President for Strategy and Engagement.Downing, who has served as Vice President for... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Coach Bill Self Hospitalized; Received Two Stents

Friday, July 25

By Jack Ritter - 247 SportsLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Kansas Basketball head coach Bill Self was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and had two stents inserted on Thursday afternoon, the university announced."Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday," KU said. "The procedure went... Read More.

KCAC Swaps Divisions for 2025 Football Season Following Committee Meeting, Feedback

Thursday, July 24

KANSAS - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced on social media and on their website that they have switched the names of the divisions set for the 2025 football season.The decision came following the KCAC's Governing Council Executive Committee meeting, which occurred... Read More.

Former KU Track Star, Kinsley Lawyer Al Frame, Dies at 91

Thursday, July 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Former Kansas cross country standout Al Frame passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91.Frame was a standout on the Jayhawk track and field and cross country teams from 1952-56, earning All-America honors in 1954 and 1955 in cross... Read More.

Royals Place Infielder/Outfielder Nick Loftin on Concussion IL, Recall MJ Melendez

Thursday, July 24

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals placed infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin on the seven-day concussion injured list and recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha before Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the Cubs in Chicago.Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Cubs right fielder... Read More.

Little River High School Promotes Mantz to New Head Baseball Coach

Thursday, July 24

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. - Little River High School announced that assistant baseball coach Dean Mantz will be the school's new Head Baseball Coach starting in the spring 2026 season.Mantz has been the assistant coach for the Redskins since 2020, helping the team to a pair... Read More.

Start Times Changed for Opening Day of National Baseball Congress World Series

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. - The National Baseball Congress (NBC) announced that the start times have changed for the opening day of the NBC World Series Thursday, July 24.The first game between the Dodge City A's and Seattle Cheney Studs will now be at 11:00 a.m. The... Read More.